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Old 11-13-2013, 12:54 PM   #1
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Post your aluminum radiator set up!

Want to see some ideas on different set ups using stock or other brackets.Custom plastic/aluminum shrouds and electric single /dual set up or engine fan driven .
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Old 11-13-2013, 12:56 PM   #2
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Engine fan driven set up!!!!
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Old 11-13-2013, 12:59 PM   #3
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Old 11-13-2013, 02:30 PM   #4
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Re: Post your aluminum radiator set up!

I run dual LS Camaro fans on my 454 two row radiator. It's busted right now. I hope to buy a new one this weekend or in two weeks. The stock shroud covers most of the radiator. When I install the new radiator, I'll use an extra panel and cover the bottom. It needs to pull more air through the radiator for A/C cooling. I'm also closing the gap between the radiator and condensor.
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Old 11-13-2013, 03:25 PM   #5
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Re: Post your aluminum radiator set up!

Cool I read that you run 308 gears. What is your opinion on 373s over the stock 273?
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Old 11-13-2013, 03:37 PM   #6
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Re: Post your aluminum radiator set up!

Champion Radiator with Windstar dual fans... performance and cost effective.
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Old 11-13-2013, 05:01 PM   #7
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Cool I read that you run 308 gears. What is your opinion on 373s over the stock 273?
The 3.08 gears are okay for driving. Truck runs 255/60R15 tires. It's a small tire for a truck. Still it turns only 1950 RPMs at 70 MPH with a 700R4. Best milage recorded is 18.5 MPG!! Not even new trucks can pull that off.

I onced towed the same trailer with both my Jimmy (4.3L/3.42 gears) and my truck (5.7L/3.08 gears). The Jimmy towed way better with a smaller engine and larger tires. Gears are great. If you plan to run at minimum a 28" tire or larger with a 700R4, 3.73 gears are ideal.
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Old 11-13-2013, 09:57 PM   #9
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The 3.08 gears are okay for driving. Truck runs 255/60R15 tires. It's a small tire for a truck. Still it turns only 1950 RPMs at 70 MPH with a 700R4. Best milage recorded is 18.5 MPG!! Not even new trucks can pull that off.

I onced towed the same trailer with both my Jimmy (4.3L/3.42 gears) and my truck (5.7L/3.08 gears). The Jimmy towed way better with a smaller engine and larger tires. Gears are great. If you plan to run at minimum a 28" tire or larger with a 700R4, 3.73 gears are ideal.
i dont want to be that guy but the 01 had pulled 23 mpg once and its 4wd.
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